How many years of experience does Madeline Clarke have?

Madeline Clarke has over 10 years of experience in project management and PMO leadership, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects across multiple industries.

What industries has Madeline Clarke worked in?

Madeline has experience across government, conservation, technology, infrastructure, and consulting sectors, working with organizations like The Nature Conservancy, WorkSafe, Fredon Technology, and Bold Mover.

What certifications does Madeline Clarke hold?

Madeline holds certifications including the Igniting Leadership Program from Leadership Victoria (2023), Agile Fundamentals from SoftEd (2020), and Digital Delivery of Agile from RMIT (2019), along with a B.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Melbourne.

What is Madeline Clarke's project management approach?

Madeline follows a value-driven approach that combines Agile methodologies with strategic portfolio management, focusing on delivering measurable business outcomes while empowering teams and fostering continuous improvement.

About Madeline Clarke

A passionate PMO Lead and Project Manager with over a decade of experience delivering complex projects and driving digital transformation across diverse industries in Melbourne and globally.

10+

Years Experience

$50M+

Portfolio Value

Projects

100%

Success Rate

"Great project leadership isn't just about delivering on time and budget—it's about creating value, empowering teams, and driving meaningful change that lasts."

— Madeline Clarke

Madeline Clarke

PMO Lead & Project Manager

Melbourne Agile Expert PMO Leader

Based In

Melbourne, Australia

Career Journey

A decade of progressive experience delivering impactful projects and leading transformations across various industries.

2022 - Present

PMO Manager

The Nature Conservancy

Melbourne, VIC

Directed organisation-wide project portfolio ensuring strategic alignment
Led end-to-end vendor procurement for enterprise software solutions
Partnered with Finance to establish and manage IT budgets across Opex and Capex
Implemented Smartsheet and introduced Go-Live processes

2023 - 2024

Senior Global Project Manager

The Nature Conservancy

Melbourne, VIC

Developed and delivered comprehensive global project plans
Led cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams
Built strong stakeholder relationships across regions
Implemented robust change management strategies

2021 - 2022

PMO Lead

WorkSafe - Workplace Injury Commission

Melbourne, VIC

Led delivery of multi-stream Arbitration service
Managed SaaS solution implementation
Introduced Agile principles in waterfall environments
Maintained end-to-end program oversight

2021

Project Manager

Fredon Technology

Melbourne, VIC

Managed end-to-end infrastructure projects
Led full project lifecycle delivery
Implemented Microsoft Project for improved tracking
Controlled budgets and allocated resources effectively

2019 - 2020

Project Manager

eWater Systems

Melbourne, VIC

Led implementation of water disinfection system
Developed comprehensive project plans
Established stakeholder communication
Conducted system testing and validation

2017 - 2019

Agile Consultant

Bold Mover

Melbourne, VIC

Facilitated communication between delivery teams and stakeholders
Led core Agile ceremonies and backlog management
Coached teams on Agile practices
Drove continuous improvement initiatives

2014 - 2017

Project Coordinator

Nuen Data Solutions

Melbourne, VIC

Built and maintained strong client relationships
Managed end-to-end event coordination
Oversaw financial processes and budgets
Tracked actions and meeting outcomes

Core Expertise

Comprehensive skill set developed through years of hands-on experience and continuous professional development.

Technical & Methodological Skills

Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) 95%

Portfolio & Program Management 90%

Stakeholder Management 92%

Budget & Resource Planning 88%

Risk Management 90%

Digital Transformation 85%

Vendor Management 87%

Change Management 90%

Tools & Technologies

Smartsheet

Jira/Confluence

Microsoft Project

Salesforce

Power BI

SharePoint

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Certifications & Education

B.A. Fine Arts

University of Melbourne

2014 | VCA Campus

Igniting Leadership Program

Leadership Victoria

2023

Agile Fundamentals

SoftEd Online Course

2020

Digital Delivery of Agile

RMIT Online Course

2019

Leadership Philosophy

The principles that guide my approach to project leadership and team development.

People-First Leadership

Great results come from empowered teams. I focus on creating environments where people can do their best work, grow professionally, and feel valued.

Value-Driven Delivery

Every project must deliver measurable business value. I ensure alignment with strategic objectives and focus on outcomes that matter to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

There's always room for growth. I champion iterative learning, adaptation, and reflection to drive better results with each project cycle.

"True leadership isn't about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge and creating the conditions for their success."

— Madeline Clarke

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